Joy

Close to paying off her debts, a Nigerian sex worker in Austria coaches a reluctant novice, and assesses the risks of taking a faster path to freedom.

Cast

Anwulika Alphonsus

as Joy

Precious Mariam Sanusi

as Precious

Angela Ekeleme

as Madame

Gift Igweh

Sandra John

Chika Kipo

Ella Osagie

Eziza Isibor

as Juju Priest

Glory Aghastmwan

as Girl at the Juju Ritual

Ernest Omachugbo

as Black Boys

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